Attributed to Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens, a set of ten 'Spiderback' dining chairs originally produced for the board room of Country Life magazine, first quarter 20th century, ebonised birch, fabric upholstered horsehair seats, one chair stamped to underside A.M, each 95cm high, 54cm wide  Provenance: Originally produced for the boardroom of Country Life magazine, probably under the direction of Sir Edwin                        Landseer Lutyens, circa 1905.                       Property of Future PLC, removed from the offices of Country Life magazine.                       Roseberys, 'Traditional Home' sale, 18 August 2022, lot 1.

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